Barron Lake

Located in Cass County, Michigan

Barron Lake is a 200-acre lake located in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan. Kalamazoo is 56 miles northeast, and Detroit is 212 miles northeast.

The closest location for urgent care is Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital, five miles southwest in Niles, Michigan. The South Bend International Airport is 19 miles south in South Bend, Indiana.

When heading to the lake, grab a bite to eat in nearby Niles at restaurants like Pizza Transit, Hot Wok, Jim's Smokin Cafe, and Swirlyz.

Big Lake, Small Community

This large lake has a very tight-knit community that gathers together throughout the year for one reason: their love of this lake. It isn't hard to see why as the activities you can do here are limitless!

Bring your pontoon and spend a day soaking up some sun or get a little waterskiing in. If you're more of a kayaking/canoeing fan, then don't fret, as that's popular here as well! Before you head out onto the water, make sure you grab a rod and reel! Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, walleye, as well as large and smallmouth bass.

Many festivals take place here and in the nearby town of Niles year-round, like the Hunter Ice Festival, the Niles Apple Festivals, and the Niles Bluegrass Festival.

Visit Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo makes for a great day trip, with plenty of things to do indoors and out!

The Kalamazoo Nature Center spans 1,100 acres with an 11-acre arboretum, 11 nature trails, and the Delano Pioneer Homestead. The Interpretive Center features its award-winning "Nature Up Close" hall, interactive exhibits, three-story tropical rainforest, a bug house, and seasonal butterfly and hummingbird garden.

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts features more than 5,000 works of fine art in its permanent collection for visitors to enjoy. It also has touring and collective exhibitions in 10 galleries, offers four art classes at the Kirk Newman Art School and highlights local artists in the KIA Gallery Shop.

The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum has been voted the "Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners" and "Best Place to Spend a Day with Your Family," making it a must-see. It features more than 100 air and space artifacts, rides, Full-Motion Flight Simulators, a theater, historical exhibits, and educational activities.

After a long day of exploration, be sure to enjoy a meal at one of the many delicious restaurants in the city. Highly-rated options include Crow's Nest, The Studio Grill, Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza, and Bell's Eccentric Cafe.

Calm and Relaxing

Those looking for a place to unwind will love living on Barron Lake.